Section 130291 Of Article 4. Smart Freeway Corridor Telecommunications Demonstration Projects From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 12. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 4.
130291
. A smart freeway demonstration project shall be comprised of
the following elements:
(a) A linked traffic monitoring network of traffic monitoring
devices placed in freeway lanes, surface street travel lanes, turn
lanes, and on ramps within the freeway corridor to continuously
monitor traffic speeds and volumes to identify congestion and traffic
incidents.
(b) An interactive signal control system to allow central control
personnel or systems to override regular signal cycles in order to
expedite traffic flow of congested freeways and surface street
intersections and to facilitate the diversion of traffic around
congested areas.
(c) A traffic information management system providing commuter
access to current traffic information through telephones, radio and
television, home computers, terminals in office buildings, in-vehicle
motorist information systems, computer-activated changeable message
signs placed on freeways, at on ramps, at parking garages, and on
major arterials within the freeway corridor.
(d) An improved emergency response system to accelerate the
dispatch of emergency vehicles, traffic control officers, and signal
maintenance crews, thus reducing the time needed to clear an incident
causing traffic congestion.
(e) Tow service to reduce traffic congestion caused by delays in
removing stalled or damaged vehicles from the freeway in accordance
with plans developed by the Department of the California Highway
Patrol in consultation with the Department of Transportation.
(f) A joint-agency data base system to coordinate construction and
maintenance which impact traffic flow in the freeway corridor.